weight loss while pregnant
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you probably already asked your doctor and he said NO which means a preggo should never loose weight just remember you are not starving nutrients from yourself but from your child can lead to tons of prob including but not limited to low birth weight & down syndrome please reconsider
1. Downs Syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality and is determined the second the egg is fertilized. It cannot be "caused" by ANYTHING the mother does or doesn't do to her body.
2. The baby takes what it needs first, so your statement "you are not starving nutrients from yourself but from your child" is backwards. The baby gets it first, the mother is deficient.
That being said:
op, talk to your doctor...0 -
you probably already asked your doctor and he said NO which means a preggo should never loose weight just remember you are not starving nutrients from yourself but from your child can lead to tons of prob including but not limited to low birth weight & down syndrome please reconsider
Please ignore this comment. Not remotely true, the nutrients go to the child, it's the mother whose nutrients are depleted if they don't get enough and downs has nothing to do with diet.0 -
i am currently 12 weeks pregnant with baby #2. with my first, i weighed 200 lbs when i found out i was pregnant with him at 9 weeks. i was only supposed to gain 15 lbs, but went on to gain 35. i was afraid he was going to be a huge baby, but he only weighed 6 lbs 12 oz. i was 31 then, i'm 36 now, and with this pregnancy, i weighed 195 when i found out i was pregnant at 7 weeks. i've since lost 6-7 lbs, but it's not intentional. i've been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, so i've been placed on a 1900-calorie diet that limits my carb intake. i have a few friends who had GD during their pregnancies. two of them weighed less at delivery than they did when they first got pregnant. another actually gained weight. all had healthy babies.
i don't even go on my walks anymore because i don't want to lose weight - i want to gain!! but so far, baby is right on track with size, so my doc is happy with that.
just maintain a healthy diet - lots of protein, fruits, and veggies. cut back on sugar and processed foods and you'll be okay. but the best thing to do would be to consult your doctor.0 -
you probably already asked your doctor and he said NO which means a preggo should never loose weight just remember you are not starving nutrients from yourself but from your child can lead to tons of prob including but not limited to low birth weight & down syndrome please reconsider
1. Downs Syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality and is determined the second the egg is fertilized. It cannot be "caused" by ANYTHING the mother does or doesn't do to her body.
2. The baby takes what it needs first, so your statement "you are not starving nutrients from yourself but from your child" is backwards. The baby gets it first, the mother is deficient.
That being said:
op, talk to your doctor...
What Robin said.
I weighed 110 when I got pregnant and entering my third trimester, due to terrible morning sickness, I was 102 pounds. I had a perfectly healthy baby who weighed 7 lbs 6 oz -- right in the middle of the healthy range for a newborn.
So, it can certainly be safe to lose, but it's not recommended you do it on purpose. Also, I have never been hungrier than I was when I was pegnant, so it probably wouldn't be very easy to do on purpose.0 -
I had a girl in a few months back that needed her abdominal strengthened to give birth she only was with me for 3months and you could clearly she she had lost fat her bulge got bigger it can only be healthy imo0
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I was the same size and age as you and i just had my son 4/23/2012. I ate healthy my whole pregnancy and walked ALOT i dident really gain mych weight untill my last two months but i niticed aftermy 6 week check up i had only gauiined about 15lbs after it all. i fet good about that but after birth and starting my healthy regamit while pregnant it was very easy to keep it going. I started weight watchers and only lost 5lbs in about 3 months but than i started mfp and 60days in i am 12lbs down with a total loss of 17lbs. To make sure the baby gets all what the baby need bc he or she will take from you what baby needs but you need food to for energy so eating less will only hurt you durning pregnancy. if you eat healthy get all your fruits veggies all that good stuff you should have energy to walk, excersice and stay active that is how you will stay at a good weight and baby will still get what baby needs!!! I ish you the best of luck with staying healthy and the new baby on the way!!!0
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This so weird becuase my stats are almost just the same as yours!
Height: 5'7
Weight: 194lbs
Body fat: 33.4
I am currently 2 months pregnant and when I spoke to my doctors 2 weeks ago, she said that it was ok to still lose weight because I am considered overweight. She said I can continue to follow my calories intake as indicated on MFP(YES. I took my MFP diary and profile for verification). She said as long as continue to eat healthy and try to stay away from processed foods I should be fine.My profile is set to lose 2 lbs each month.
She did say in my 3rd trimester I should be more focused on maintaining on whatever my weight is towards the end because as the baby gets bigger I'll need more calories so I should increase my calories to just maintenance.0 -
My mother did it when she was pregnant with me, but she only did it with her doctor's permission. You should really be talking to him or her about it. I was born healthy at 8lbs 3oz but my mom was obese when she got pregnant. Not quite sure what her stats were, but she said that the doc didn't want her to lose more than 4lbs a week. The only person that can tell you if you can lose weight while your pregnant is your doctor. Odds are, he will probably send you to a nutritionist.0
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I had a girl in a few months back that needed her abdominal strengthened to give birth she only was with me for 3months and you could clearly she she had lost fat her bulge got bigger it can only be healthy imo
Do you have your med school diploma handy to back up that statement?0 -
Talk to your doctor.
My OB approves REASONABLE and HEALTHY weight loss for obese patients. She doesn't want us to lose a lot of weight, but was pleased with my goal of 10-15 pounds (which I'm not attaining because I can't seem to get my butt in gear, but I have gained 4 pounds at 20 weeks which I'm okay with) and my plan to eat 1800 calories a day while exercising. She gave me 2 medical journal articles from studies SUPPORTING weight loss or maintenance for obese women. However, I'm not sure 1500 calories is enough. As someone else pointed out, baby is a good little parasite and would do fine with that number of calories per day. It's you who will suffer from not eating enough. I'm comfortable, based on my research, your weight, and my doctor's advice, recommending that you eat 1700-1800 calories a day. You may lose weight more slowly, but it will be healthy for you and baby.0 -
I would ask your doctor. I know that losing weight while pregnant is acceptable if you are overweight. I am just not sure about the 1500 calorie thing..... my sister always comes out a few lbs less after pregnancy and didnt get yelled at
This. Losing weight is fine, but you do need to check the details over with your doctor. There's some fab exercise DVD'S especially for pregnancy out there which might be better than cutting calories. Good luck!0 -
Speak to your doctor!
I haven't had any children myself so no first hand experience, but pregnancy is not the time to be aiming to losing weight or cutting calories. I have heard of women who are obese losing a little weight while pregnant just through eating healthy, sensible amounts and getting some exercise. (something light, it's not the time to be starting a new exercise program) but it's really more about the health and less about the weight. Again, go to your doctor. Nobody here is qualified to give advice on your personal circumstances.0 -
Thank you all so much for your input!
I will be seeing my doctor next week and will be sure to talk things over with her. I really have not come to grips with the fact that I am pregnant. I know I need to do what's best for baby but in a way I am being selfish because I was set on losing it this time and then I found out I was 8 weeks pregnant. I also try to tell myself im only 23 years old by 25 this will be a faint memory and i'll be smaller and healthy!
I know some people who have lose weight while pregnant and their doctors had advised not to but they are fine and had perfectly normal babies. I worry that doctors say no because they do not want expectant moms to get the impression that is is ok to hordcore diet. This is off topic and controversial as well but my doctor told me a little alcohol is okay while pregnant but they don't like to tell women that because everyone has a different idea of what "a little" may be. I guess im hoping this is the same.
Thanks again for the support and for those expecting mums who replied...congrats!0 -
I lost 20 pounds with my first son, and he weight 7pounds (2 weeks early). My second I lost about the same, she was 9 pounds (3 days early). I just quit drinking pop. I would def. talk to your doctor, but my doctor was for weight loss during pregnancy as long as it wasn't to strenuous.0
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Definitely talk to your doctor! Although, I will tell you that I was also really heavy when I got pregnant. My doctor told me not to go below 1600 calories per day, and if I lost (within reason) or maintained my weight that he was fine with it. It's not uncommon or unreasonable. Just talk to your doctor so that the two of you can develop a plan that is healthiest for you and baby. BTW- Congrats!
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I lost weight with my first one because i couldn't get junk food, or drink any pop...my doctor said it was fine because i had extra "stuff" for the baby...i ate healthy and had a very healthy baby girl0
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This is not something you need to ask your Dr. about lol I am also preggo with baby #3 (due in March 2013) and was wondering the same thing. In all honesty, you set yourself a calorie goal. You only need to consume 300 extra calories per day for the baby. A lot of women think that just bc they're pregnant that they are literally eating for 2 adults. WRONG. I promise you, if you stick to your reasonable calorie goal, stop eating trash foods, drink lots of water and continue to exercise, you will notice how much happier and healthier you are! I let myself go the 1st two pregnancies and I was fat and miserable and had a hard time getting the weight off after birth. This time, I am doing exactly what I just told you and I have noticed a huge difference. Focus on losing MORE weight AFTER the baby is born! Good luck!0
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There's even a Weight Watchers section dedicated to healthy choices while being pregnant.
No. No there's not. And there probably never will be. There's lots of discussion on the WW message boards about it, but the only WW-modified plan is for nursing moms AFTER you've had the baby.
Please talk to your dr. about what's best for you, and if needed, ask for a referral to a nutritionist. My guess is they'll tell you to eat at least 1800-2000 cals./day of a healthy variety of nutritious foods. Good luck!0 -
Generally, it is not recommended that you lose weight while pregnant--you need extra calcium, iron, folate, etc. and very hard to get on limited calories. And, for the health of your baby, you should know that some nutritionaly shortages during pregnancy can cause long term problems. Your aim should be to gain less---maybe only 15-25 pounds instead of the 25-35 that is recommended for someone starting at a normal weight.0
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There's even a Weight Watchers section dedicated to healthy choices while being pregnant.
No. No there's not. And there probably never will be. There's lots of discussion on the WW message boards about it, but the only WW-modified plan is for nursing moms AFTER you've had the baby.
Please talk to your dr. about what's best for you, and if needed, ask for a referral to a nutritionist. My guess is they'll tell you to eat at least 1800-2000 cals./day of a healthy variety of nutritious foods. Good luck!
I can see this for BFing- you need a TON of cals for nursing!0 -
I know this topic can be controversial but please no rude comments.....
Here's the DL
I want to know if it is okay to lose weight while pregnant, I know it's possible(consume less calories) but I am wondering if anyone else has lost a significant amount of weight and still had a healthy baby. Baby #3 will be here June 2013 and baby #2 was born June 2012, yes shocking! I want to lose weight because I know it is not healthy to be so heavy while pregnant and well also because i don't want to be so huge any more
. I use to eat fast food 5 days per week some time 2 meals a day. I've kicked that and haven't have fastfood in 2 weeks. Also I eat alot of processed and pre made food. I have started to try to eat clean and was wondering if 1500 calories per day would be healthy while pregnant. I am hoping to be no more than 180lbs when I have my baby.
Here are my stats:
age- 23 years
height - 5'2
weight- 198 lbs
BMI 36.2 - Beyond Obese
Your best bet is to tell your doctor what your goals are and ask for a nutritionist referral.
The general idea with Obese women is not for them to LOSE weight while pregnant, but to gain as little as possible. If you gain 5-10lbs during pregnancy, and deliver a healthy 7-8lb baby...you will lose actual baby weight, uterine weight, blood volume, etc and may leave the hospital weighing 15-20lbs LESS than when you found out you were pregnant.0 -
For the love of god stop giving her advice. What is wrong with you people???
OP don't ask strangers on the internet what is good for your baby!! You need to talk to your doctor. WTF0 -
Your health and the health of your baby is too important to ask strangers on the internet for their advice on your situation. Ask your doctor and/or midwife and follow their advice.
That said I did lose weight whilst being pregnant with number 4 (currently 3 months old), with my midwife's permission.
I had moved from 257 lbs to 210 before I fell pregnant. I exercised until I was 7 months pregnant and restarted exercise when my baby was 5 weeks old. I ate maintenance calories in the first two trimesters and added an additional 300 calories per day in the third trimester.
My midwife suggested I join Slimming World as they do have an approved by the UK NHS diet program for pregnant ladies but I preferred to stick to MFP and my own imperfect ideas about what I should eat.
I only put on 8lbs at the height of my pregnancy (218 lbs) and within a couple of weeks I had dropped back to 200lbs. Three months later I am 183 and falling !0 -
For the love of god stop giving her advice. What is wrong with you people???
OP don't ask strangers on the internet what is good for your baby!! You need to talk to your doctor. WTF
Thank you for your concern....I will ask my doctor. I am just trying to get insight from other women who may have been in similar situations.0 -
Ask your doctor...
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Don't seek medical advice from a public internet forum. Your doctor can set you up with a dietitian to assist you with healthy eating during pregnancy.0 -
I have 1 year between my first and second babies, and I gained 50lbs with my first and 5lbs with my second. That being said, I also ate at least 1800 to 2000 calories during my second and third trimesters of my second pregnancy. You need to eat extra calories just to get in the proper nutrition for your baby (protein, carbs, calcium and fat are very important to your developing baby). I am currently pregnant with my 4th baby, and I am eating an average of 1800 to 2000 calories per day. I work out doing zumba, walking and jogging 3 days per week, and at 20 weeks, I have only gained 5.5 lbs. Please consult with your practitoner. My midwife did not recommend eating any less than 1800 calories per day.0
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Every pregnancy and every woman is different. This is actually a legitimate 'special snowflake' situation. No one here knows your health history or background. Whether or not your faced complications with your previous pregnancies. And vice versa. There are also people in the world and on MFP that do things regardless of the consequences. There isn't an icon or button to identify them.For the love of god stop giving her advice. What is wrong with you people???
OP don't ask strangers on the internet what is good for your baby!! You need to talk to your doctor. WTF
Thank you for your concern....I will ask my doctor. I am just trying to get insight from other women who may have been in similar situations.0 -
My wife and I just came from her OB Doctor on Monday. We went to verify she was pregnant, due on Jul 8th :-). I specifically asked him about her continued exercise, primarily walking, and caloric intake and informed him of our participation on this site. He told us that as much exercise as she could do was perfectly fine, in fact encouraged, and that she should continue to watch caloric intake and keep it right around 1600. Just for reference, my wife is 5'2" and currently 209 (I think, well really close to that if not exactly) pounds.0
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1 st do what your dr says. I did not intend to lose weight while pg with my 3 rd child but I did. I was sick the whole time. Lost about 25 lbs, was way over weight to begin with. DD came out just fine, graduated at the top of her class last spring , was a 3 sport person and is on a full academic scholarship to college.
It did however take a toll on my body too me much longer to recover than my other pg.0 -
talk to your doctor about your caloric needs.
if you want to do any exercise at all, just get up and take walks. any kind of walking (not including speed walking) is good for blood circulation and will help burn unwanted calories while still keeping both your and your baby healthy. i was 260lbs by the time my daughter was born and i got up and walked at least a mile every day until my feet were too swollen to do it anymore and my doctor told me to stay in bed.
but definitely, go over all of your concerns with your doc. they'll know what's best for you.0
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